I was saddened to read of the passing of Cardinal great Bob Gibson Friday at the age of 84 after a battle with pancreatic cancer. It had been only a month ago, Cardinal great Lou Brock passed at 81.
When Major League Baseball began its abbreviated season in July, speculation ran rampant about how many trades — if any — would be made by the Aug. 31 deadline.
On Thursday, baseball was finally able to achieve something that for much of the past few months I had doubts would actually happen — actual honest-to-goodness, regular season games were played.
I’ve never been a winter person. Once college football wraps up in January, I’d be happy to fast-forward into spring and summer — the latter my favorite time of year.
Advancements in video technology have been a positive in the professional ranks, as players can examine their performance and improve any mistakes they see.
New York Yankees catcher Thurman Munson was known for his gruff personality and no-nonsense attitude, but to his teammates, he was a beloved leader of the team.
One of the biggest issues facing Major League Baseball involves finding suitable, long-term venues for both the Tampa Bay Rays and Oakland Athletics.
By all accounts, Bobby Bonilla was a good baseball player, but not a great one.
